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The best trips make the most out of getting to your destination – and for that nothing beats Europe’s trains.
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Visit the imposing Centre Pompidou The Centre Pompidou has amazed and delighted visitors since it was inaugurated in 1977, not just for its outstanding collection of modern art but for its radical architectural statement. With additional temporary exhibitions as well as a library and cinemas. |
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Feel the history at Notre Dame de Paris The Cathédral de Notre Dame de Paris is the heart of Paris - not just a masterpiece of French gothic architecture; it has been the focus of Catholic Paris for seven centuries. Known for its sublime balance, though if you look hard enough you’ll find minor asymmetrical elements introduced to avoid monotony. |
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The Arc De Triomphe The Arc De Triomphe, commissioned in 1806 by Napoleon to commemorate his imperial victories – but remained unfinished when he started losing. From the viewing platform on top of the arch you can see the dozen broad avenues radiating towards every compass point. |
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Check out Cabaret Au Limonaire The little joint Au Limonaire, tucked far away from the big commercial cabarets off rue Bergère, is one of the best places to listen to traditional French chansons and other traditional vocals from 10pm each night (7pm Sundays; 8:30pm Mondays). |
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Go out at La Perle La Perle is where bobos (bohemian bourgeois) come to slum it over un rouge (a glass of red wine) until the DJ arrives and things liven up. We love the (for real) distressed look of the place and the locomotive over the bar. Open until 2am every night of the week. |
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Enjoy avant-garde music at La Cigale Now classed as a historical monument, La Cigale is a music hall dating back to 1887, and was redecorated by Philippe Starck 100 years later. Having welcomed artists from Jean Cocteau to Sheryl Crow, today it prides itself on its avant-garde program. |
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Bistro atmosphere Le Petit Marché is a great little bistro just up from the pace des Vosges and fills up at lunchtime and then again in the evening with a mixed crowd who come to enjoy the hearty cooking and friendly service. |
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Traditional french dinner La Tête de Goinfre (literally, ‘Glutton Head’) is a funny little place with a piggy theme which runs through into the cuisine, from the charcuterie to munch on while you wait for a table to the confit de porc (pork confit). It’s a lively place. Always packed and an evening to experience. |
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Enjoy Lyons specialties at Le Petit Machon Close to the Louvre, upbeat bistro Le Petit Mâchon serves some of the best Lyons inspired specialties in town and the welcome is always warm. It takes its name from a pastry filled with frangipane that is eaten at Twelfth night. |
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